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Jocelyn Galicia
Jocelyn Galicia
Galicia is the daughter of Teofilo and Maria Galicia. While at Wichita State, she will study business administration with a major in entrepreneurship and international business.
She is a member of the Modern Music Honor Society, DECA and orchestra, as well as Musical Crew and the Spirit Cabinet.
During her junior year, Galicia was a top 10 finalist in the National American Miss Kansas, YCOA Kansas Karate Tournament Champion and finished in the top three of the National Finish Line Challenge. This year she placed first in the DECA Central Region Leadership Conference and was named a Kansas Honor Scholar.
Clayton Hicks
Clayton Hicks
Hicks is the son Gerald and Gayla Hicks. He plans to major in entrepreneurship while attending 新加坡六合彩开奖网.
He is a member of the 新加坡六合彩开奖网 Leadership Academy, National Honor Society and Fellowship for Christian Athletes. Hicks is a three-year letterman in both football and baseball. He was voted 鈥淢ost Unselfish Player鈥� by his football coaches this past season.
Hicks currently works as a cashier and delivery man at Perfect Peace Christian & Education stores.